EHS Technician

First Quality • Mcelhattan, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking an EHS Technician for Nutek Disposables in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. The position provides technical support for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs to help maintain an accident-free work environment and ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulatory requirements. The technician supports training, inspections, assessments, audits, incident analysis, documentation, and EHS improvement projects, while communicating company policies and maintaining positive working relationships across the site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of industry experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and perform basic mathematical skills.
• Must pass the minimum required standard on all competency tests.
• Demonstrated minimal understanding of EHS standards and/or regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, ISO, NRC, NFPA, ANSI, and NIOSH.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective actions.
• Self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental, Health and Safety experience.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Certification(s) in Occupational EHS-related fields.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Ability or experience operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).
• Training and/or experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and/or incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Visibly support injury prevention and EHS programs to help achieve a zero-injury culture.
• Ensure required EHS training is completed for all team members and coordinate new-hire EHS orientation.
• Participate in or facilitate EHS meetings and training sessions, Safety Risk Assessments, Safety Committee meetings, ERT drills, and training sessions.
• Coordinate hands-on fire extinguisher training.
• Help control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities.
• Maintain EHS documents and records and participate in Industrial Hygiene assessments, monitoring, and sampling under the IH program.
• Conduct regular EHS walkthrough inspections, document hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure corrections are completed.
• Help establish preventive-action policies by studying accidents and potential risks in work environments.
• Conduct periodic internal company and contractor EHS audits.
• Assist with coordinating and overseeing the return-to-work program for injured workers.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Communicate company EHS policies, procedures, and standards to visitors, including contractors and vendors.
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Standard Work for technical areas, promoting consistency across shifts.
• Partner with cross-departmental teams to gather feedback and input for assigned projects.
• Assist with implementing site-wide EHS improvement projects.
• Assist with root cause analysis of EHS incidents, collect data, and identify and implement corrective improvements.
• Complete administrative work and documentation, including training records and accident and incident reports.
• Track and trend incident data in the Safety Management System.
• Use and maintain applicable company data systems, software, and peripherals to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain Chemical Management program requirements, including safety data sheets in MSDS Online and physical binders, and keep GHS label stations stocked.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off, with a three-week minimum.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance, including a dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500.
• A year's worth of free diapers for team members with a new baby.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED